Press Releases
Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act Passes House
April 1, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. House today passed the Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act, practical legislation that ties executive pay to performance at institutions in which the American taxpayers have ownership.
Himes Helps Pass Bills to Improve Veterans Benefits
March 30, 2009 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – Congressman Himes helped pass three bills to provide earned benefits and crucial services to our veterans. These measures provide a cost of living increase for veterans’ disability benefits, expand employment services for homeless veterans, and ensure veterans are fully reimbursed for emergency care.
Himes, Lance Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Legislation to Tie Pay to Performance
March 24, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Jim Himes (D-CT) and Leonard Lance (R-NJ) joined colleagues to introduce practical legislation that will tie executive pay to performance at institutions in which the American taxpayers have ownership.
Representative Himes Helps Pass GIVE Act to Renew America's Commitment to Service
March 19, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) this week joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives in passing a bill that will launch a new era of American service and volunteerism. The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, H.R.
Representative Himes Helps Pass GIVE Act to Renew America's Commitment to Service
March 18, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) this week joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives in passing a bill that will launch a new era of American service and volunteerism. The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, H.R.
Following Letter from Himes and Colleagues, White House Drops Controversial Vets Health Care Proposal
March 17, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Following a letter signed by Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and a bipartisan group of his House colleagues, the Obama Administration announced it would not move forward with a controversial proposal that would have required veterans to use private insurance to pay for treatment of service-related injuries.
Himes, Finch Announce $6M to Lessen Foreclosure Crisis
March 16, 2009 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT, CT – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch announced today that $5,865,300 in federal funding to Bridgeport will be used to help lessen the crippling effects of foreclosure crisis through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
U.S. Chamber Applauds Congressman Himes for Supporting Legislation that Creates Jobs
March 12, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) for backing the recently-passed economic recovery plan, a major first step toward igniting consumption and investment, creating jobs and jumpstarting Connecticut’s economy.
Himes to Hold Foreclosure Prevention Forum in Fairfield Saturday
March 11, 2009 Press ReleaseSTAMFORD, CT – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and local elected officials announced today that they will host a foreclosure prevention forum this Saturday in Fairfield with a panel of foreclosure prevention experts.
Speaker Honors Local Veteran
March 10, 2009 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi honored local veteran Scott MacDonald at a press conference and reception this week in Washington. Mr. MacDonald is a participant in the Wounded Warriors Program that matches wounded veterans with professional opportunities in the United States House of Representatives.